The XuanTie team at Alibaba DAMO Academy announced today that its 9-Series high-performance processors have successfully completed adaptation to the Android 16 operating system and have officially launched the XuanTie Android platform. As the world’s first RVA23-compliant RISC-V processor to run the latest Android system, the XuanTie 9-Series marks a significant milestone. This achievement signifies RISC-V’s transition from functional porting to full standard compatibility and product delivery within the Android ecosystem, establishing a technical foundation for widespread commercial deployment. Currently, the XuanTie Android platform is available to a select group of strategic partners. Backed by comprehensive technical support, these partners can expedite the exploration of innovative applications for RISC-V-powered smart devices and streamline their product launch timelines.